Andrew D. Wheeler is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama, and has practiced law for the past seventeen years. Mr. Wheeler believes clients desire representation from attorneys who have a thorough understanding of their specific legal issues. Therefore, after beginning as a general practitioner, Mr. Wheeler focused his career on family law, estate planning and elder law. Mr. Wheeler has represented thousands of clients in divorce, adoption, custody, alimony and child support proceedings. He also assists clients in estate planning and elder law matters, including guardianship proceedings, estate planning and Medicaid applications. In 2012, Mr. Wheeler began teaching adoption law courses to other attorneys as a faculty member of the National Business Institute. He is also experienced in appellate matters, representing clients in numerous family law appellate proceedings.
Prior to beginning the practice of law, Andrew attended the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, and graduated with a Juris Doctorate of law in 2002. While attending Cumberland, Andrew was active in numerous legal writing opportunities, won awards for legal writing and was selected as a member of the Cumberland Law Review in his first year. Andrew was then accepted to the Cumberland Study Abroad Program and attended Durham University in Durham, England. Andrew studied comparative and international law, the European Union and intellectual property law before returning to the United States. In his final year of law school, Andrew worked as a research assistant and intern for Chief Magistrate Judge John Ott in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, assisting in the drafting of judicial opinions and the administration of court proceedings.
Practice areas
Contested and uncontested divorces, high net-worth divorce, parenting plans, paternity, child support enforcement and modification, equitable distribution of assets and alimony.
19 years
Medicaid, estate planning, long-term care planning and guardianship proceedings; Wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogate forms, living wills, preneed guardians, probate avoidance.
19 years
Wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogates, advanced directives, living wills, trusts.
19 years
Related and unrelated adoptions, contested and uncontested adoptions.
19 years
Languages spoken
English
The Wheeler Firm, PA
1992 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547
The Wheeler Firm, PA
495 Grand Boulevard, Suite 206
Miramar Beach, FL, 32550
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 05/16/2022 |
AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 2003 | 07/19/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Best of the Emerald Coast - Law Firm | Emerald Coast Magazine | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Wheeler Firm, PA | 2018 - Present |
Attorney | Matthews & Jones, LLP | 2015 - Present |
Of Counsel | Brownstone, PA | 2012 - 2016 |
Attorney | The Wheeler Firm | 2003 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Elder Law College | Member | 2018 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2016 - Present |
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2016 - Present |
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Family Law Advisory Group - Walton County, Florida | Member | 2015 - Present |
Walton County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Okaloosa County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Destin Kiwanis Club | Member | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2012 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2012 - Present |
Alabama State Bar | Member | 2003 - Present |
Destin Kiwanis Club | President | 2017 - 2018 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute Seminar | ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH | 2014 |
National Business Institute Seminar | ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
University of Alabama | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Securing your Assets, Healthcare and Legacy | Elder Law | 2017 |
Elder Exploitation in Florida | Elder Law | 2017 |
Adoption: From Start to Finish | Adoption Law | 2014 |
Adoption: From Start to Finish | Adoption Law | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Pack v. Wiechert, No. 1D18-3039 (Fla. 1st DCA 2019) | Reversed |
Masino v. Masino, No. 1D18-450 (Fla. 1st DCA) | Reversed in part, affirmed in part. |
T.C. v. Mac. M & Mar. M., 2100037 (Ala. Civ. App.) | AFFIRMED |
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Winter Spires, Family Attorney on Oct 17, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wheeler strongly advocates for his clients and is a pleasure to work with.
Michael Goodson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 8, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Wheeler. He is a knowledgeable, hard-working attorney and has earned the respect of fellow attorneys and judges. He works tirelessly for his clients.
Stephanie Greaves, Family Attorney on Apr 2, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is a strong and knowledgeable attorney for his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. He is always prepared and a joy to have as opposing counsel on any family law matter.
Daniel O'Rourke, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is an excellent attorney. He cares and is committed to his clients.
John Stratton, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I highly recommend this attorney for any family law, estate planning, or elder law matter. He has a great deal of experience and a great reputation in the Okaloosa-Walton legal community.
Stefan Hoffer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 25, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Andrew is a highly skilled advocate, and he is passionate about his clients. One reason why I have no hesitation in endorsing Andrew is I have witnessed the amount of preparation Andrew undertakes, even on small issues. Whenever someone asks me to recommend a family law attorney, I have no qualms about starting the discussion with Andrew.
Matthew Ausley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Andrew Wheeler wholeheartedly. He has extensive experience in the areas of Family Law and Elder Law, among others. He is honest, capable, and diligent. If you hire him, you will be glad you did.
Stephen Allums, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend this lawyer's work. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable about divorce and family law issues. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients.
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